Parasites are organisms that live and develop at the expense of other organisms. Living in a person, they consume nutrients and vitamins intended for their hosts.
Waste products are excreted poisons and toxins. A person infected with parasites will systematically lose the nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the body. In addition, he will experience an additional load, processing the waste products emitted by unwanted cohabitants.
More than 100 types of parasites can live in the human body. They can be of various shapes and sizes from microscopic single-celled, to worms several meters long. According to WHO, parasites and the consequences of their life in the human body cause about 80 percent of all human diseases. According to some reports, up to 95% of the population of our country are carriers of various forms of unpleasant cohabitants, so we can safely say that every person faces parasites whether they want to or not.
Ways and means of infection with parasites
You can get infected with worms in different ways:
- One of them is through food. Worm larvae can be found in meat, raw smoked ham, sausage or fish. They can be found on the surface of unwashed vegetables or fruits, as well as greens.
- The second source of danger is pets. A large number of parasites can live in the body of beloved pets. Their eggs enter the environment through faeces and are carried by animals on their fur or paws throughout the house.
- Another way of household infection is through objects passed from hand to hand, for example, money.
It is almost impossible to learn about the presence of an outsider in your body with the help of intuition without additional examinations. After all, the parasite will try to hide its existence by any means for its survival. What are the signs of their habitation in the human body? This list is long and varied.
- Bowel problems such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas.
- Skin problems, including hives, rashes, and allergies.
- Pain in muscles and joints.
- Anemia.
- Nervousness, migraines, sleep disturbance.
- Grinding of teeth.
- Constant fatigue.
Parasites can even cause such seemingly unrelated diseases as bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus and epilepsy. Even an unborn baby can be infected with parasites from its mother.
Ways to treat helminths at home
Knowing all this, one can realize the global scale of infection with parasites. In addition, the problem is intimate in nature, so many feel shame or inconvenience when contacting a doctor. Therefore, the question itself arises: "How to deal with parasites at home? ". You can use traditional methods or trust traditional medicine.
Medical methods
Modern medicine offers many medicines for the expulsion of worms. The undeniable advantage of such drugs is their single use. But you should never take them on your own. Each of them has a list of contraindications and side effects. Only a doctor can predict the effect of a drug on the body.
But the treatment of helminthiasis with drugs is not always possible. So, these drugs are strictly contraindicated for pregnant women. In such cases, traditional medicine comes to the rescue.
Proven and safe folk methods
- It's no secret that garlic is one of the best remedies against worms. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt knew about this several thousand years ago, healers in ancient India, such navigators as Columbus and Magellan, and even Hippocrates used garlic to expel parasites.
- Another well-known remedy is pumpkin seeds. Cucurbitin - a rare amino acid contained in them, provides an antihelminthic effect. But they must be raw with an inner green-gray shell. For an adult, it is enough to crush 300 grams and add a little water and honey there. You need to eat the mixture on an empty stomach, and after an hour make an enema.
- Various herbs and their decoctions effectively help get rid of worms. These are wormwood, St. John's wort, tansy, dandelion, thyme and others. Decoctions and infusions are usually used on an empty stomach 30 minutes before meals.
The folk remedies described above are only a small part of the methods used at home to get rid of parasites. It is also worth mentioning that the worms are afraid of red vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and pomegranates, cloves, cinnamon, walnuts. The nature around us has created hundreds of ways of natural treatment.
Lifesaving prevention
Speaking of parasites, one cannot fail to mention the importance of preventing the problem. First of all, it is important to observe hygiene. Regular washing of hands, vegetables, fruits has been and will be effective in the fight against parasites in the home.
Proper care is also necessary for pets. Thorough cleaning of the tray and regular prevention of helminthiasis in animals will protect you and your family from an unpleasant problem.
The use of dietary supplements
Dietary supplements also play an important role. Such drugs contribute to overall health, improve digestion and increase the tone of the whole organism, the destruction of parasites and their speedy removal. Various dietary supplements are suitable for both treatment and prevention, they consist entirely of herbal extracts, are safe for health and have almost no contraindications for use.
Faced with the problem of helminthiasis, there is no need to despair and be ashamed. By eating the right products, observing the rules of hygiene, taking dietary supplements or, if necessary, medications, you will definitely cope with the problem and protect yourself in the future.